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A Guide To Mindfulness: Why You Need To Start Training Your Mind (And How You Can Begin)

Think of mindfulness meditation as a brain gym. It is literally training your brain to be in the present moment, by focusing on your anchor point, which, for most people, is their breath.

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the most foundational skill of good mental health is the ability to still the mind, and be in the present moment.

Mindful living is actually engaging in one activity at a time, and bringing all your attention to that activity with your mind and five senses. This could be mindfully walking, eating, or speaking.

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